Amazon is in “very early” talks to develop a “Lord of the Rings” series.

It may soon be time to head back to Middle-earth — Amazon Studios is reportedly in “very early” talks to develop a television series based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy saga "The Lord of the Rings."

Variety reports that Warner Bros. and the late British author's estate are currently shopping a series based on the popular set of novels — and that Amazon has pulled ahead, with CEO Jeff Bezos's "personal" involvement.

It's no wonder the company would want to scoop up the classic tale of the Shire's adventuring hobbits: the trilogy's film adaptations by Peter Jackson — distributed by Warner Bros.' New Line Cinemas — were massive box office and critical successes.

The New Zealand director helmed three "Lord of the Rings" films, which have raked in more than $1 billion.